Heavy rains are in the forecast beginning early Thursday (November 12) and continuing over the following 24 to 36 hours.

Environment Canada predicts 50 to 100 millimetres of rain along the South Coast, resulting in possible flooding in low-lying areas.

Severe weather can be reported by email to pacificstorm@ec.gc.ca or by tweeting #BCStorm.

B.C. Hydro has prepared a home outage preparation checklist to help people get ready in advance of losing electricity.